Nothing in this Agreementcreatesa partnership or joint venture between the parties.

This Agreementdoes notcreatea partnership or joint venture between the parties.

Remove unncessary words. Place noun-subject at start of sentence.

Base Salaryshall be paidmonthly.

The EmployershallpayBase Salary monthly.

Avoid passive sentences. Apply subject-verb-object order.

No proceedingshave beentaken or authorized by [PARTY A] or, to its knowledge, by any other Person relating to its bankruptcy, insolvency, liquidation, dissolution, or winding up.

[Party A] has nottaken or authorized, nor to its knowledge has any other Person taken or authorized, any proceedings relating to its bankruptcy, insolvency, liquidation, dissolution, or winding up.

Avoid passive sentences. Apply subject-verb-object order.

If the Company receives a written request from Holders of at least [10%] in the aggregate of then-outstanding Registrable Securities (collectively, the "Initiating Holders") that the Company file a registration statement under the Securities Act covering the registration of their Registrable Securities, then the Companyshall, within [30] days of receiving the request, givewritten notice of such request to all Holders, and subject to the limitations of this Section 2.1, effect, as expeditiously as reasonably possible, the registration under the Securities Act of all Registrable Securities that all Holders request to be registered.

The Companywill, within [30] days of receiving a written request from the Initiating Holders that the Company file a Registration Statement,
(a) givewritten notice of such request to all Holders, and
(b) promptly filea Registration Statement.

Simplify sentence structure with subject-verb-object order. Use "will" to expresss futurity. Use more descriptive verbs: "file" rather than "effect."

Discharge of Liens. Lessee, or Lessor at Lessee's expense, shallreport, pay and discharge when due all license and registration fees, assessments, sales, use and property taxes, gross receipts, taxes arising out of receipts from use or operation of the Equipment, and other taxes, fees and governmental charges similar or dissimilar to the foregoing, together with any penalties or interest thereon, imposed by any state, federal or local government or any agency, or department thereof, upon the Equipment or the purchase, use, operation or leasing of the Equipment or otherwise in any manner with respect thereto and whether or not the same shall be assessed against or in the name of Lessor or Lessee.

Discharge of Liens. The Lessee or the Lessor at the Lessee's expense, shallreport, pay and discharge when due all applicable fees, assessments, taxes, and other governmental charges, plus any penalties or interest, imposed upon the Equipment or its use, operation, or leasing, whether or not assessed against or in the name of the Lessor or the Lessee.

Eliminate lists. Eliminate duplication of terms.

Ownership of Equipment. The Equipmentis, and shall at all times be and remain, the sole and exclusive property of Lessor. The Lesseeshallhave no right, title or interest therein or thereto except as expressly set forth in this Lease..

Ownership of Equipment. The Equipmentis, and will remain the sole and exclusive property of Lessor. The Lesseehas no right, title or interest in and to the Equipment, except as expressly provided in this agreement..

Use "will" to express futurity. Use present tense where possible.

Reasonableness of Restrictions. [PARTY]acknowledges that the restrictions, prohibitions and other provisions of this Agreement, including the Restricted Area and Restricted Period, are reasonable, fair and equitable in scope, terms and duration, are necessary to protect the legitimate business interests of [COMPANY], and are a material inducement to [COMPANY] to enter into this Agreement.

Reasonableness of Restrictions. [PARTY]acknowledges that
the restrictions contained in this agreement are
(a) fair and reasonable in scope and duration,
(b) necessary to protect the Company's legitimate business interests, and
(c) a material inducement to the Company to enter into [this agreement/TRANSACTION AGREEMENT].
.

Where possible, avoid lists introduced by "including." Use white space to aid readability.

Disclaimer of Liability. LESSORSUPPLIESTHE EQUIPMENT AS IS AND NOT BEING THE MANUFACTURER OF THE EQUIPMENT, THE MANUFACTURER'S AGENT OR THE SELLER'S AGENT, MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AS TO THE EQUIPMENT'S MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, DESIGN, CONDITION, QUALITY, CAPACITY, MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP OR AS TO PATENT INFRINGEMENT OR THE LIKE.

Disclaimer of Liability. The Lessoris not the manufacturer of the Equipment nor is it the agent of the manufacturer or the seller. The Lessorsuppliesthe Equipment as is. The Lessormakesno warranty or representation, express or implied, as to the Equipment's merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, design, condition, quality, capacity, material, or workmanship or as to infringement of any intellectual property rights.

No use of full caps. Rearrange sentence order to be more logical.

Presumption of Inspection. Unless Lessee gives written notice to Lessor specifying any defect in or any other proper objection to the Equipment, Lesseeagrees that it shall be conclusively presumed that Lessee has fully inspected and acknowledged that the Equipment is in good condition and repair, and that Lessee is satisfied with and has accepted the Equipment in such good condition and repair and as satisfactory in all aspects for the purposes of this Equipment Lease.

Presumption of Inspection. Unless the Lessee gives Notice to the Lessor identifying any defect in or any other proper objection to the Equipment, itwill be conclusively presumed that the Lessee has fully inspected and has accepted the Equipment it as being in good condition and repair and satisfactory in all aspects.

Eliminate duplication of terms. Use "will" to express futurity.

Entire Agreement. This Agreementconstitutesthe entire agreement between the parties with respect to its subject matter and constitutes and supersedes all prior agreements, representations and understandings of the parties, written or oral.

Entire Agreement. This agreementcontainsall the terms agreed to by the parties relating to its subject matter. It replaces all previous discussions, understandings, and agreements.

Sentence in present tense. Avoid legalisms like "inure."

Binding Effect. This Agreementshallbe binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective heirs, successors and permitted assigns.

Binding Effect. This agreementbenefits and bindsthe parties and their respective heirs, successors, and permitted assigns.

Independent Legal Advice. Executivehascarefully read and understands all the provisions of this Agreement and understands that important rights are being released. Executive acknowledges that the Company has advised Executive to consult with counsel before signing this Agreement and that Executive has received the advice of counsel before signing this Agreement.

Independent Legal Advice. The Executiveacknowledges
that he or she
(a) has read the agreement,
(b) understands its terms,
(c) has had the opportunity to consult[ and has consulted] with independent legal counsel, and
(d) has signed this agreement voluntarily.
.

Severability. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provisions of this Agreementshall not affectthe validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Agreement, which shall remain in full force and effect.

Severability. If any part of this agreement is declared unenforceable or invalid, the remainderwillcontinue to be valid and enforceable.

This is a conditional sentence. Use "will" to express futurity.

Force Majeure. A partyshall not be liablefor any failure of or delay in the performance of this Agreement for the period that such failure or delay is due to causes beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, strikes or labor disputes, embargoes, government orders or any other force majeure event.

Force Majeure. Neither partywillbe liable for any failure of or delay in the performance of any of its obligations under this agreement if its failure or delay is due to the occurrence of Force Majeure.

Use "will" to express futurity. Eliminate lists.

Counterparts. This Agreementmay be executedin counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which, taken together, shall constitute one and the same agreement.

Counterparts. This Agreementmay be signedin any number of counterparts, each of which is an original and all of which taken together form one single document.

We use "sign" rather than "execute." We eliminate "deeming" terms, if possible.

Assistance. Employeeagrees to assistthe Company, or its designee, at the Company's expense, to secure the Company's rights in the Inventions or other related intellectual property rights, including the disclosure to the Company of all pertinent information and data, and the execution of all applications, specifications, oaths, assignments and all other instruments that the Company deems necessary.

Assistance. The Assignorshallassistthe Company, at the Company's expense, in securing the Company's intellectual property rights in and to the Company Inventions.

Where possible, avoid lists introduced by "including." Use "shall" instead of "agrees to." Use broad, general language instead of specific, listed items.

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Legalese

Translation

a large number of

many

a number of

some, several, many [or something more precise]

accord (verb)

give

accord respect to

respect

acquire

get

additional

more

additionally

also

adjacent to

next to, near

advert to

mention

afforded

given

aforementioned

that, these, previously mentioned [or best omitted]

ambit

reach, scope

amidst

amid

amongst

among

and/or

"and" or "or" or possibly "A or B or both"

any and all

all

approximately

about

as to

about, of, by, for, in

ascertain

deternine, find out

assist

help

at present

now

at the place

where

at the present time

now

at this point in time

now, currently

at this time

now, currently

attempt (verb)

try

because of the fact that

because

cease

stop

cease and desist

stop

circumstances in which

when, where

cognizant of

aware of, knows

commence

start

conceal

hide

concerning the matter of

about

consensus of opinion

consensus

consequence

result

contiguous to

next to

demonstrate

show

desire

want

despite the fact that

despite, although

does not operate to

does not

donate

give

due to

because

due to the fact that

because

during the course of

during

during the time that

while

echelon

level

e.g.

for example

elucidate

explain, clarify

endeavor (verb)

try

evince

show

excessive number of

too many

exclusively

only

exit (verb)

leave

facilitate

help

firstly, secondly, ...

first, second, ...

for the duration of

during or while

for the purpose of doing

to do

for the reason that

because

forthwith

immediately, promptly

frequently

often

fundamental

basic

has a negative impact

hurts, harms

hereby

[omit; no need for replacement word]

herein

below [or omit and then cross-reference]

hereinabove

above [or omit and then cross-reference]

hereinafter

below [or omit and then cross-reference]

hereinbefore

above [or omit and then cross-reference]

hereto

[omit; no need for replacement word]

heretofore

[avoid]

hereunder

under this agreement

i.e.

in other words

I would argue that / it is arguable that / it could be argued that

[don't say what you'll argue; just argue it]

in a case in which

when, where

in accordance with

by, under

in an X manner

Xly [for example, "hastily" instead of "in a hasty manner"]

in any manner whatsoever

[delete]

in close proximity

near

in lieu of

instead of

in light of the fact that

because, given that

in order to

to

in point of fact

in fact [or omit altogether]

in reference to

about

in regard to

about

in the course of

during

in the event that

if

indicate

show, say, mean

individual (noun)

person

inquire

ask

instant case

here, this case

inter alia

among other things

IN WITNESS WHEREOF

Signed

is able to

can

is binding on

binds

is desirous of

wants

is dispositive of

disposes of

is unable to

cannot

it has been determined that

[omit]

it is apparent that

clearly or omit

it is clear that

clearly or omit

it should be noted that

[omit]

KNOW YE BY ALL MEN PRESENT

[REMOVE!]

literally

[delete]

locate

find

manner

way

methodology

method

modify

change

mutatis mutandis

with the necessary changes

negatively affect

hurt, harm, decrease

notify

tell

notwithstanding

despite

null and void

void

numerous

many

objective (noun)

goal

observe

see, watch

obtain

get

on a number of occasions

often, sometimes

on the part of

by

owing to the fact that

because, since

pari passu

equally

per annum

per year, a year, annually

period of time

time, period

permit

let, allow

personnel

people

point in time

time, point

portion

part

possess

have

prima facie

on the face of it, it appears

prior to

before

procure

get

provide

give

provided that

if, but only if

provision [of the agreement]

term

provision of law

law

purchase

buy

pursuant to

under or in accordance with [depending on context]

rate of speed

speed

referred to as

called

remainder

rest

render assistance

help

request (verb)

ask

require

need

retain

keep

said (adjective)

the, this [for example, "said contract" can often be changed to "the contract"]

same

it, them

sell, transfer, and assign

sell

set forth

set out, stated in, in

subsequent

later

subsequent to

after

subsequently

after, later

substantiate

prove

such

that, this, those, the [potentially omit]

sufficient

enough

sufficient number of

enough

termination

end [depending on context]

the case at bar

this case

the fact that

that

the instant case

this case

the manner in which

how

thereafter

later in it, in them, inside

therein

of, from, because

thereof

of that

thereto

about, to that or it

this case is distinguishable

[all cases are distinguishable; what you probably mean is that this case is different]

to the effect that

that

until such time as

until

upon

on

utilize

use

very

[consider omitting]

was aware

knew

whereas

[omit for recitals and any other use]

whilst

while

wherein

in the

with respect to

in connection with

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